The Black Fox & The White Tiger

White Polaroid

"Guess this is good bye," Minhyun said as Baekho stood at the front door of their dorm, all cleaned up and ready to leave. Baekho nodded and smiled. "Oh one more thing." Minhyun went back inside, taking a pink looking thing that Baekho had no idea what it was. "For remembrance." Minhyun pulled Baekho and idol Baekho together, lifting the thing up in the air before clicking a button. It made a snapping noise and something came out from the top. He took another one before handing one to Baekho.

"It's a Polaroid. I don't think your era has it yet but... here you go." Baekho gasped in amazement as the picture cleared up. "See? Just like your photograph."

"Wow. It has the three of us in it! And it's instant?!"

"Yep. Cool, right? But you better go now. Minhyun is waiting for you."

"It is. I'll come back and visit someday. Hopefully I get to go and see one of these... concert things you guys do," Baekho replied.

"You better make sure you do and bring your Minhyun along with you," idol Baekho said with a huge grin. "Good luck and good bye."

"Thank you...." Baekho stared at Minhyun a little longer. Minhyun smiled and hugged him for a short while. Even idol Baekho joined in.

"Stay safe, Dongho. Bye."

"Bye," Baekho replied, smiling wider now. He turned the dials on the bracelet before waving to them. The two idols watched as Baekho disappeared into the bright light.

"Wow... he wasn't lying about that."

"Baekho, you're the only one who is terrible at telling whether people are lying to you," Minhyun chuckled and pulled the other in to shut the door.

The next place Baekho ended up in was a mansion looking room. He looked around, confused. A loud crashing noise made him jump before loud heavy steps came up to him. He turned around to see himself charging up to him and grabbing him by the collar.

"You! Where is Minhyun?! Where did you take him?!!" The other Baekho yelled. Baekho squeaked in surprise.

"It was not me! I swear. I'm here to find for my Minhyun too!" He quickly said but the other's intense glare made him fall silent. He could see the other was breathing very heavily and eyes were bloodshot.

"You're not... lying?"

"No... I'm not." The grip slowly loosened up and let him go. The male fell back into a slump. "Are you alright?" Baekho didn't know what to do. It was so sudden, he didn't expect to get attacked by himself since the other two worlds had been considerably more peaceful.

"Alright? I'm not alright... Minhyun is gone... There's no point in doing anything anymore." Baekho watched as the other started picking up the porcelain pieces of a broken water pitcher and cups. He squatted down and helped the other. He studied how the other dressed, in a long loose cardigan and white shirt. He had slippers on too.

"I'm guess another Baekho with black hair like you took him?"

"He looks nothing like me!" The male hissed and looked up at Baekho. Baekho guessed the other must be really tired. His hair was a mess, covering his eyes partially too.

"I'm sorry. I'm not..." Baekho rubbed his neck. Was he really this hot headed? He had been snapped at by all 3 Baekhos that he had come across. "Can you tell me what happened?"

"He just appeared when Minhyun came to visit me and took him away. What else do you want me to say? I was too weak and useless to protect the one that I love? Shit." Baekho noticed the other had given himself a small cut and tossed the broken piece out of anger. Baekho was a little worried about this Baekho now. He seemed so out of it yet he could understand how he feel.

"Uh... can I call you Dongho instead? Calling you Baekho is going to be confusing to myself," Baekho asked.

"Do whatever you want. I don't even understand how you know my name."

"Alright then, Dongho. You need a bath," Baekho said and lifted the other up. Dongho frowned.

"Why? There's no point."

"Shut up, man. I've lost Minhyun too but I'm planning on bringing him back so you don't lose hope either. Come on. Lead the way," Baekho said as enthusiastically as he could sound, pushing the male to get a move on. Dongho grumbled endlessly as he led the other to the bathroom, tossing about the other pieces that were still in his hand.

"You can dimension travel?" Dongho asked as he removed the cardigan. He was starting to calm down and think properly.

"Sort of? But I'm not good at it so I'm just going to random worlds to find for him. It's a long shot but worth a try and it seems like that guy hasn't gotten hold of all the Minhyuns yet. I've met two other Minhyuns already. You're the first one I've met who has his Minhyun kidnapped too."

"I see... I'll take a shower and we shall talk more then. I'm sorry for being so..."

"Hey. It's fine. I understand." Baekho smiled and Dongho nodded, shutting the door to have his own privacy. While waiting, Baekho took out the photograph and polaroid to look at. He sighed softly, comparing the two Minhyuns based on looks. They really look so alike. Their smiles. He kept the polaroid to stare at his own Minhyun. He hoped the other was doing fine and hoped he wasn't suffering in any way, shape or form. He realised he was starting to be repetitive with his train of thought but guessed it was because he really had nothing else to think about for now.

Dongho came out after awhile, dressed in a white shirt and black pants. At least he looked better in Baekho's opinion. His hair was also combed neatly.

"You're still here," Dongho said and Baekho got up.

"Yep. You did say we could talk," Baekho replied. Dongho shrugged and started walking with Baekho following him.

"What do you want to talk about? I don't really have any help I can offer to you."

"So you don't know know why the other Baekho is kidnapping Minhyuns either?"

"No..." Baekho guessed he should leave if the other didn't know anything. He started turning the dials on his bracelet. "Wait, that guy did drop something behind. I guess I'll just pass it to you."